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Sandwiched Between the Books
This Sandwich Public Library podcast features "bite-sized stories of Sandwich!"
Episodes
20 episodes
Shedding Shoulds and Building Boundaries with Mary Ann Griffith
Meet Mary Ann Griffith, certified counselor, and learn all about the incredible benefits of therapy in this month's episode! Mary has recently moved to Sandwich and opened her own Counseling business in town called Greentree Counseling. Give he...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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57:13
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Daniel Kling & Lisa Boecker: Finding a Culinary Vocation
On the menu for this episode of Sandwiched Between the Books is a delicious conversation with Daniel Kling and Lisa Boecker, the Culinary Arts instructors at Indian Valley Vocational Center here in Sandwich, IL. You'll learn about each of these...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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52:36
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Jane Wolf: Local Educator and Library Board President
From a reading library books on a small farm, to breaking new grounds at Waubonsee and IVVC, to charing the Sandwich Public Library District board of trustees. That's the story of Jane Wolf, long-time library board president, who has devoted he...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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56:43
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Amy Cahn & Terri Landsteiner: Opening Doors & Building Bridges
In this conversation, you'll meet Amy Cahn and Terri Landsteiner, both employees at Open Door Rehabilitation Center here in Sandwich. Over the past year, they have created a new program that seeks to prepare, equip, and place Open Door clients ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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56:46
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Cerelia Lesko: SHS 2023 Valedictorian
Long-time library patron and 2023 Sandwich High School valedictorian, Cerelia Lesko sat down with us to talk about teachers, friends, and family that have inspired her to love learning and practice kindness. Cerelia's warmth and joy will make y...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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39:41
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Dr. Blair Wright: Following Your Passion & Finding Your Community
Meet Dr. Blair Wright, a Sandwich native, local pediatric doctor, and truly incredible human. You’ll be inspired by her passion for our community and what she contributes to it, as she shares about growing up in Sandwich, going through medic...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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The Best Books and Movies We Experienced in 2022! with Barb and Matthew
If you weren't sure that Barb loves books and Matthew loves movies, this episode of the podcast will confirm it! In this conversation, you'll hear our hosts talk about their favorite books and movies they read or watched in 2022. They could hav...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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Bob Dell: Elderhood, Letters to the Editor, & Living in Europe
We kick off season two by sitting down with Bob Dell, a member of our community who is passionately involved and serving, even well into his nineties! You'll be inspired to give back to our community, to advocate for others, and to grow up to b...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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The 2022 Sandwich Fair Spectacular, Part III: Live at the Sandwich Fair!
Join us for a three-part Sandwich Fair Spectacular to celebrate the finale of our first season on the podcast! In this fair-loving trio of episodes, you'll hear from fair historian Joan Hardekopf, fairgrounds supervisor Jimmy Webber, and some o...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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20:46
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The 2022 Sandwich Fair Spectacular, Part II: Behind the Scenes of the Sandwich Fair with Jimmy Webber
Join us for a three-part Sandwich Fair Spectacular to celebrate the finale of our first season on the podcast! In this fair-loving trio of episodes, you'll hear from fair historian Joan Hardekopf, fairgrounds supervisor Jimmy Webber, and some o...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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42:58
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The 2022 Sandwich Fair Spectacular, Part I: The History of the Fair with Joan Hardekopf
Join us for a three-part Sandwich Fair Spectacular to celebrate the finale of our first season on the podcast! In this fair-loving trio of episodes, you'll hear from fair historian Joan Hardekopf, fairgrounds supervisor Jim Webber, and some of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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53:35
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Bert Troeger: The Sandwich Park District, Then & Now
In this bite-sized story of Sandwich, you'll Meet Bert Troeger; she's a Park District Commissioner who has been serving for fifty-five years, a local school secretary, and an incredible example of how to give back to our community!
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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27:56
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Yuki Chen: SHS 2022 Valedictorian
We sat down with the 2022 SHS Valedictorian, Yuki Chen to learn about her life, education, and future plans. You won't want to miss this inspiring episode that also features a recording of Yuki's speech to the class of 2022 at SHS Commencement....
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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37:49
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Chris Schwemlein: Radio, Hometown Memories, & Research
You may know his voice from WSPY, but in this episode of Sandwiched Between the Books you'll hear Chris Schwemlein share his story of growing up in Sandwich, falling in love with radio, and diving into research about our town's surprising and f...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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Robert Mitilieri: Growing Up in Brooklyn, Family Heritage, & Traveling the World
From skipping school to hang out at Coney Island, to building a communications center in war-torn Nicaragua, to cooking Sunday dinner, our very own library trustee and technology expert, Robert Mitilieri, shares stories from childhood, hi...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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47:01
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Agnes Schwartz: Holocaust Survivor from the Illinois Holocaust Museum
From Budapest, Hungary, Agnes Schwartz was 10 years old when German forces occupied her town and her family was forced to move into a “Jewish Designated” or “Yellow Star” building. Their Catholic housekeeper, Julia, took Agnes to her home befor...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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Barb Posinger: Best Books of 2021!
Our library director, Barbara Posinger highlights the best books of 2021!Library Highlight: License Plate RenewalsBarb's 2021 Persona...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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Michelle Shepard: Art, Education, & Small Business
We sat down with the owner of The Petit Palette (our local art school here in Sandwich) to learn more about her work and passion for art education.Library Highlight:
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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Audie Penn, Part II: Difficult Conversations, Meaningful Meetings, & Identifying Options
We sat down with local consultant and founding member of Faro Partners to talk about how we go about having tough conversations, how we can transform meetings by thinking in relational terms, and what it means to know your options before it's t...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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Audie Penn, Part I: Leadership, Strategy, & Choice
Episode Info: Matthew and Barb sat down with Audie Penn, a local consultant and founding member of Faro Partners, to talk about effective leadership, the necessity of strategy, and the importance of choice. Library Hi...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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